Hey there, just a tip for the girls.

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Yesterday I was at Big Lots (Yes, Big Lots) looking for a few inexpensive bras. I normally pay about 6 dollars for brands like Vasserette, Delta Burke, and others there. I’ve been lucky in the past to find some exactly in my size, but this time I didn’t.

I was looking at a few sizes smaller than what I’m wearing now. I told myself I will need these as I lose weight, but it’d be a waste to buy them now. But then….they were so cute and there are no guarantees that they will be here when I need them. Then it hit me.

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BRA EXTENDERS.

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It’s so simple really. I’ve done it before for this super awesome bra that was perfect for an outfit. I don’t know why it never occurred to me again until now.

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So, I walked out of Big Lots with three frilly bras normally priced at $28.00. I spent $18 there and $.088 a piece for extenders at Wal-Mart. So, I spent a total of $20.64 for three bras when I would have normally paid $28-36 for a single bra at Lane Bryant. When you get down to it, it was even cheaper than buying three JMS bras at Wal-Mart ($11.00 each).

Anywho, I figure as I lose weight I can remove the extenders when the bras I just bought fit right. I can then reuse the extenders for the next size down and so forth.

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Hey, if you’ve got the cash to pay 28 bucks for a bra you’re only going to wear for a short while then have at it, but if you’re like me, this is the way to go. ~Panda

I hated underwires when I was heavy-Now I won't leave the house without one. I also need padding to even out the irregular size of my girls. They are now a 38-long-yup the tube socks thing. I have to make sure they are all tidy and tucked in-but the wires and padding help immensely.

Trystelle!!!! I have a fear of that happening when I start losing weight. You reach an age where they just don't bounch back like they used to and I can already tell I have started approaching that age. :rolleyes2:

I have a mama boob and a baby boob. People tell me they can't notice but I can. When you lost weight did they even out at all?

I need to go get fitted for a bra. The underwire always pokes my underarms.

I think the bra extenders is a great idea, since my cups are small compared to my width.

I have one that is about a cup size different than the other. I don't think anyone can really tell once they are in a bra, but I can tell. If a bra fits the bigger one right, it's fine, but if fits the smaller one right, the bigger one pops out the top. >.<

Trystelle!!!! I have a fear of that happening when I start losing weight. You reach an age where they just don't bounch back like they used to and I can already tell I have started approaching that age. :rolleyes2:

Age doesn't have much to do with it. I'm 26, and my boobs try to talk to my belly button.

I hated underwires when I was heavy-Now I won't leave the house without one. I also need padding to even out the irregular size of my girls. They are now a 38-long-yup the tube socks thing. I have to make sure they are all tidy and tucked in-but the wires and padding help immensely.

Tube socks!! That brought some images. Mine are not round anymore. I think by the time I lose all the wieght I need to, they'll be very long A cups. :crying:

I have one that is about a cup size different than the other. I don't think anyone can really tell once they are in a bra, but I can tell. If a bra fits the bigger one right, it's fine, but if fits the smaller one right, the bigger one pops out the top. >.<

Age doesn't have much to do with it. I'm 26, and my boobs try to talk to my belly button. :crying:

Do you end up buying the bigger cup sizes then? Right now my issue is my nipples going south. I don't think it's age, but weight loss and I've seen younger women with the same problem.

Drooping is more of a hereditary thing than anything else.

One of my first days on these boards I read something that went a little like this:

Q: Do you still have your boobs?

A: No, but I have the bags they came in.

Made me laugh in that sad little way.

Drooping is more of a hereditary thing than anything else.

One of my first days on these boards I read something that went a little like this:

Q: Do you still have your boobs?

A: No, but I have the bags they came in.

Made me laugh in that sad little way.

LOL!!!!:cursing:

hi,after surgery is ok to wear a wire under wire bra?

hi,after surgery is ok to wear a wire under wire bra?

I was able to. It depends on where your incisions are though. Once mine were healed for a day or 2 I was back to wearing my normal bras.

I wear under wire now because I like the support but usually by the end fo the day I'm in pain. The place that always hurts is under my arms where breast is supposed to end and side begin.. Someone never gave mine the notice so I always end up bruised there by the boning in the bra. Fun furn... One of the many things I hope improves when I lose weight.

A couple months ago, I needed new bras, but was afraid to buy them b/c I knew I'd be losing weight. I found the perfect solution at Lane Bryant. They were having a good sale so I got a good deal. The bras I bought have no wires, but they are incredibly supportive and flattering! They are made of stretch jersey (I never ever thought they would lift! but they do) so as I am losing weight my bras are not deathly uncomfortable like they would be with a wire. Just a suggestion. I was a total non-believer in non-underwire bras until I tried these on.

If you have a Dillard's in your area, go there to buy your bras. They have professionally trained bra fitters. I won't buy a bra anywhere else. It made all the difference in the WORLD!! They spend a lot of time with you to get just the right bra that won't chafe, ride up, bind or pinch. I don't hang out the sides, or pooch out the front. It's amazing what a difference it makes. I may not get the cute little bra that I want..... but I get one that FITS.

MACY*S also does free fittings for bras & when they have a sale ... you can do very well. a properly fitted bra can do wonders to your appearance, look thinner.:biggrin:

I shop at the maidenform outlet and usually get three bras for $25, plus I get discount % off/$ off when you spend $__ coupons in the mail. I love it. So all of my bras are not only cheap, but they're friggin awesome!

You guys are killing me with this thread - especially the size long and nipples going south!!! Simply becase I relate to both and I haven't even had lap band surgery yet but like everyone else I've lost and regained weight... and my age is a big part of it too.

Have to share - one day I was looking in the mirror and saw a bump on the "underside" of my boob - thought what the heck... do I have lint in my bra??? Then realized.. it was my nipple - dang - REMINDER TO SELF - take the time to situate the girls correctly when getting dressed in the morning!

I'll definitely need a lift and implants when I lose weight - heck I could use them now :thumbup:

bambam

Nordstrom's also does bra fittings.....as does JCPenney's.

I have the underarm, underwire pokey problem myself. I've been measured/fitted at about a dozen different places and I have bras ranging from $12 up to $80 and they all do it.

I finally gave up on the underwire (at least until I lose a little more). I found some nice playtex minimizers that have good support without the wire.

The biglots tip is great...thanks!